The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for a half-time clinical faculty position at the rank of assistantor associate professor (non-tenure track) beginning July 1, 2016. Qualifications include a JD, license to practice law, 5 or more years experience practicing tax law including resolution of tax disputes, qualification to appear before the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court, experience supervising others (attorneys, paralegals or clerks), and, ideally, familiarity with the pedagogy of clinical legal education, teaching experience, and experience representing persons who speak English as a Second Language.

The successful candidate will (1) supervise a new Low Income Taxpayer’s Clinic, including all legal work performed by clinical law students, (2) organize and oversee outreach activities by clinic students and volunteers, and (3) design and teach a class in Tax Law Practice for clinic students. This is an 18-month contractual position supported by two pending Federal grant applications. The first 6 months of this position is contingent on funding of the first grant and renewal will be contingent upon continued funding. Annual renewal is possible thereafter.

Interested persons should submit Cover Letters and CVs/Resumes to Baiba Hicks at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law: baiba.hicks@law.utah.edu

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified veterans. Reasonable disability accommodations will be provided with adequate notice. For additional information about the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access see: http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.